This question is simple enough; though coming up with your answer can be a lot more challenging. This notorious essay is at the heart of the MBA application to the Stanford GSB, and typically ties ...

Stanford's Graduate School of Business admissions office isn't only interested in your previous education and work experience. They want to know who you are. That includes your personality, values, ...

A decade ago, business school applications commonly included up to six essay questions for applicants to fret and labor over. For at least the past three application seasons, however, many top-ranked ...

Two of the most challenging questions asked of MBA applicants who aspire to the most highly selective business schools in the world are probably given more thought than a marriage proposal or the ...

In an effort to better determine which applicants will best fit in on campus, business schools are turning to nontraditional MBA admissions essay questions. The purpose is to garner information beyond ...

When I wrote my own MBA admissions essay, I remember feeling lost, rambling without a clear direction. Crafting a standout essay requires self-awareness, authenticity, and alignment with the program.

The 2015-16 Kellogg Full-Time MBA application features two distinct essay questions. In the second of a two-part series, Beth Tidmarsh, director of admissions for Kellogg’s Full-Time program, reveals ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Much emphasis is put on the essay preparation for an MBA application. You need to highlight your achievements, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The essay component is arguably the most important piece of your business school application. After all, a compelling story can ...

Smile! You're on camera -- a video camera, now integral to our lives. Video Conferencing applications have gone from nouns to verbs. Most of us Skype, Google Hangout, or FaceTime friends and relatives ...